Tulips are blooming, the days are growing longer, and the housing market is showing clear signs of seasonal momentum. Inventory continued its steady rise in March, with all four markets posting double-digit year-over-year gains in new listings. Condo inventory saw especially sharp increases — a continuing trend partly driven by the growing appeal of non-traditional […]

February typically brings a quiet real estate market, though this year, the balance between affordability and inventory shaped activity across the Puget Sound. While 30-year mortgage rates dipped slightly from January, rising home prices remained a challenge for buyers, potentially tempering demand. Despite a significant increase in active listings compared to last year, closed sales […]

The start of the year is typically a quieter time for the housing market, but this year continued the trend of year-over-year growth. Across all of our Puget Sound area markets, active residential listings increased significantly – both month over month and year over year – bringing much-needed inventory to buyers. While rising supply often […]

Despite a wet and windy holiday season, buyers remained active in December. According to NWMLS data, showings and keybox usage increased by 3% and 6% year over year, respectively. Active listings saw double-digit percentage increases across all four markets compared to the previous year, providing buyers with more options. As is typical, there was a […]